Inverell Shire Council

Trainee Building Certifier

An exciting opportunity exists for someone to join Inverell Shire Council as a Trainee Building Certifier.

Inverell Shire Council is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Development Services team to assist in ensuring that buildings and construction in Inverell comply with the relevant building legislation, regulations and standards.

This diverse position focuses on providing assistance to Council's Building Certifiers while undertaking studies that will lead to accreditation as a Building Certifier.

If you are interested in working locally while studying to progress a career, then this is a great opportunity.

• Gain a broad range of industry experience highly valued amongst future employers!
  
• Competitive Salary Progression as you gain skills and qualifications and progress in your degree!

For more information on the role, please click here to access the Position Profile.

Applicants should address the following selection criteria:

Essential

Qualifications

• NSW School Certificate/Record of School Achievement or equivalent.
• Capacity to enter into and complete an Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying.
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (‘White Card’), or the ability to obtain one.

Skills and Experience

• Experience using a range of computer software packages including word processing, excel and data bases;
• High degree of interpersonal skills including experience in managing difficult situations and negotiating outcomes;
• Understanding of and demonstrated capacity to deliver good customer service.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety issues as they relate to the position; and
• strong written and verbal communication skills.

 Desirable

Skills and Experience

• Industry related experience and knowledge;
  
• Knowledge of Local Government issues and operations;
  
• Demonstrated commitment to the local community.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023.  The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 1, T6 to T10.  Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $993.20 to $1,194.60 gross per week.  

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Manager Development Services, Mark Lyndon on (02) 6728 8200.

Please submit your application online; please go to the Council Employment Section at www.inverell.nsw.gov.au. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 21 February 2025 at 4:30pm.  Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council